Have a look at the video that I'll post tomorrow! ;)o_O

Thanks Nodge. I'll have a look now. I just got my friend to have a look in the Facebook group (as I don't use Facebook) that @themadhatman suggested (thanks for that Mad Hat man). So far had some really helpful replies as to who could help with the transplant. :)

When it was running fine, I know what you mean about the steam it produces. When stationary, it threw out quite a vapour however it went as soon as I pulled away. What was coming out today is a different story! Looking forward to posting a video tomorrow, just to hear your reaction!

Also, as I'm going the whole hog with this engine replacement attempt, what would you recommend I get along with the thermostat to do the job complete? Timing Belt Kit and Spark Plugs.. What else?

I think you'll be surprised when you see it! :eek:

Nothing comes out of that while it's running. It's only ever done that if I've filled it slightly over it's max mark. Maybe I'll do another video tomorrow morning in the daylight so you can see..

I understand. Thanks for all your help so far. I really do appreciate it. I was planning on doing the thermostat job this Sunday so this afternoon I went out to the Freelander just to start it up to make sure the battery hadn't died and run the engine for 10 minutes or so, just to keep it...

Hi @Nodge68 The new thermostat parts have been delivered and I'm planning on having the replacement engine collected on Monday so it should be delivered the following day. Just wondered if you would like to take a look sometime or should I make in-roads to try and find someone local to help? No...

Thank you so much Nodge. I would love to take you up on your offer. That still leaves me with the problem of fitting it. I could drive the new engine down to you in my other car or, should I go ahead and replace the thermostat on my Freelander, put the new engine in the back and drive down to...

Thanks Arctic2. Looks like I'm on my own with this. Thanks again anyway.

Thanks for your honesty.

Try telling the local fitters that! I really don't understand the negativity towards these engines. Like you said - it's an engine. Then again I guess it's easier for them to say no and do easier jobs and earn money that way. So in that case, I don't have many options. If you look at it from my...

Yes please Arctic2. Although I am hoping Nodge will be able to take a look at it first before having to change it.

I wish some of you guys lived closer to me or there were more Freelander enthusiasts in my area!

Great photos Arctic2. I'm about to replace my thermostat next week when the parts arrive. Please have a look at my thread. Any input would be welcome! https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/v6-engine-replacement.296524/

It's a punt I guess. The replacement is going to cost £325 and that includes the inlet manifold and ECU. My existing inlet manifold is broken (making that annoying ticking sounds which gets faster and louder the faster you run the engine) so at least I'd be getting that. The seller is not a...

Ah sorry! They looked the same to me. Thanks for the correction. At least I'll be buying the correct one now! ;)

Hi Nodge, Around six months ago, the car was losing more and more coolant and more and more white smoke was coming out of the exhaust. It came to the point where I was embarrassed to stop at traffic lights because it would build up so much that when I pulled away there would be a mahoosive...

Mine has failed too (see pics) but it looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and replace the whole hose. About £55 plus VAT! https://www.famousfour.co.uk/new_parts/ff_part?part=5765 However there is one going on ebay for £30...

Thanks Zefrench. It's reassuring to know I'm not in a unique situation of being a novice attempting to take apart the top of my engine! Like you, apart from doing very basic maintenance, I've not done anything like this before. It's a baptism of fire, I'll say! I'm definitely going to take my...